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About the Course

The evolution of design has seen it become a discipline no longer limited to the concerns of a singular, specific domain and develop to become a pathway for solving complex, nonlinear problems. Design is becoming a capability-enhancing skill, equipping people with the ability to deal with uncertainty, complexity and failure. In this course, we demonstrate how you can use design as a way of thinking to provide strategic and innovative advantage within your profession. Suitable for anyone who is curious about design and translating the processes and tools of design thinking into innovative opportunities, over 5 weeks we explore, apply and practice the design process: think, make, break and repeat. Through introducing theoretical concepts and examining industry case studies with leading Australian design firms, we investigate design as learning about the context (the thinking part), building prototypes as tangible representations (the making part) and testing potential solutions (the breaking part). We build on this by showing the productive value of moving through the process quickly and often (the repeating part), to improve ideas and develop new insights. Throughout the course, you will follow us through three of Australia’s most exciting design offices and learn from practicing designers and leaders in design. This insight into industry will enable you to develop a comprehensive understanding of design and the role it can and does play within the innovation landscape. You will leave this course with a set of practical tools and techniques to apply to situations within your own professional context, to translate problems into opportunities and solutions, and ultimately to innovate through design....

Top reviews

GM

Jul 11, 2021

This is a new level of learning a new method of design, after exploring various design methods such as design thinking or design sprint. However, I like the learning process so much.

AA

Apr 20, 2023

A good course for beginners, with everything covered from scratch, in a simple and precise language which makes concepts easy to understand and remember. Thanks Coursera!

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By Stephen M

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Jun 18, 2025

Best Course to learn Design thinking.

By Susana R e S

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Jun 23, 2021

Simple and objective course contents.

By Gopal M

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Nov 29, 2020

Very good course. Highly recommended.

By Rizka M

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Nov 24, 2020

A very good course. Thank you so much

By María J V J

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Jul 31, 2024

Engaging, ground breaking, practical

By Mariia A G

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Jun 4, 2022

Prototyping is great for face masks.

By Efetobor M

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Sep 20, 2021

thank god, the experience is awesome

By Varisara T

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Feb 9, 2021

good core curriculum, easy to follow

By Oleh P

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Nov 13, 2024

Very interesting and useful course

By Grupo A

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Sep 19, 2024

Great course. Totally recommended.

By Umesh M

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Sep 15, 2022

It's very helpful My career growth

By Kevin A G H

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Sep 19, 2024

Conocimiento destacable y actual.

By Tasmiya P

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Sep 8, 2021

great course. easy to understand.

By CRAIG R

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Apr 6, 2021

Excellent introduction to Design.

By János H

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Jul 15, 2022

For the first steps into design!

By Abrar A

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Jan 25, 2022

Best course in design principles

By Deleted A

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Jun 19, 2023

explained the best way possible

By Lesly L

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May 23, 2022

Great course. It's very useful!

By German A

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Jun 10, 2021

Perfect course to learn Desing

By ADESIYAN A

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Feb 16, 2021

great course with rich content

By Utkarsh U

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Jul 3, 2025

VERY INFORMTIVE FOR BEGINEERS

By Andre A S M

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Jul 3, 2025

Me pareció un excelente curso

By Odeyeyiwa A

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Jan 7, 2024

Best Online learning Platform

By Sauri D S

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May 17, 2023

Happy with the course content

By Omni G

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Nov 27, 2022

Would rate higher if possible